MTD 604H Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Headlights
To turn on the headlights, rotate the same ignition key from ON position to ON/LIGHTS position of the ignition
switch.
To turn off the headlights, rotate the ignition key from ON/LIGHTS position to either ON position (to leave the
engine running) or OFF position (to shut the engine off).
Systems Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter
Your tractor is equipped with four indicator lights and an ammeter as shown
in the figure here.
If the brake light or PTO light illuminates when attempting to start the unit,
proceed as follows:
It is normal for the oil light and the battery light to illuminate while the engine
is cranking, but if either illuminates while the engine is running, follow the
steps below as per indication:
Ammeter
The ammeter measures the electrical output of the engine’s charging system. Under normal operating conditions,
with engine at full throttle, the ammeter should indicate positive charge.
Shift Lever
The shift lever has three positions: FORWARD (F), NEUTRAL (N) and
REVERSE (R).These control the direction of movement of the tractor.
Depress the brake pedal and let the tractor stop before moving the shift
lever to one of these three positions.
IMPORTANT:
Never force the shift lever. Doing so may result in serious
damage to the tractor’s transmission.
Cruise Control Button
The cruise control feature should only be utilized while traveling in the
forward direction. To engage the cruise control, follow these steps:
1. Place shift lever in FORWARD position, then slowly depress the drive
pedal until desired speed is achieved.
2. Lightly depress the cruise control button.
3. While continuing to hold the cruise button in, lift your foot from the drive
pedal (you should feel the cruise latch engage).
4. Once engaged, the cruise control button and the drive pedal will lock in
the “down” position, and the tractor will maintain same forward speed.
NOTE: Cruise control cannot be engaged at the tractor’s fastest ground speed. If the operator should attempt to do
so, the tractor will automatically decelerate to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed.
To disengage the cruise control, lightly depress either the brake pedal or the drive pedal.
WARNING: Never move the key into the Start position while the engine is running. Doing so may cause
damage to your engine’s starter.
Indication Remedy
Brake light on Depress the brake pedal.
PTO light on Move PTO lever to “Blade Stop” position.
Indication Remedy
Oil light on Stop the tractor immediately and check thecrankcase oil level as instructed in the
engine manual. Add oil as required.
AMPS
Oil
Brake
PTO
Ammeter
N
F
R
Shift
Knob